GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon R9 390X
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster than the Radeon R9 390X, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index. The Radeon R9 390X, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,095 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
Radeon R9 390X is the clear winner, offering 547.9% better value than GeForce GTX TITAN X.
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GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon R9 390X: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon R9 390X
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the Radeon R9 390X. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon R9 390X starts at $103 EUR against $1,198 EUR for the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Despite being slower, the Radeon R9 390X offers the better performance-per-dollar (~548% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon R9 390X is trading below its $429 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $199 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX TITAN X draws just 250W versus 275W for the Radeon R9 390X, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN X has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon R9 390X's 8GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX TITAN X brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R9 390X offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX TITAN X or Radeon R9 390X?
Choose the GeForce GTX TITAN X if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon R9 390X stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X better than the Radeon R9 390X?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX TITAN X or the Radeon R9 390X?
Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X worth the extra $1,095 EUR over the Radeon R9 390X?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX TITAN X or Radeon R9 390X?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 3,072✓ | 2,816 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,050 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz✓ | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit | 512-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps✓ | 6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s | 384 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 275 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2015 | Jun 2015 |